Heywood Avenue Elementary School vs Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
363 students
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
| Measure | Heywood Avenue Elementary School Orange, New Jersey | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,479 | #365 of 440 |
| National rank | #24680 of 50,301 | #9496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 363 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 41.5).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Heywood Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is the larger school with 397 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heywood Avenue Elementary School better than Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Heywood Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 41.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School: 363. Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank in New Jersey?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School is 1049th of 1,479 and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 365th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).